Nottinghamshire vs Leicestershire, 98th Match, T20 Blast 2026 - July 10, 2026

In an exciting T20 Blast encounter at Trent Bridge, Nottinghamshire triumphed over Leicestershire by 6 wickets. Stephen Eskinazi's unbeaten half-century led the chase, while George Linde's all-round performance with three wickets and a crucial 18 not out sealed the win for Nottinghamshire.

Match Highlights

• Result: Nottinghamshire won by 6 wickets.
• Top Performers:
  • Batting:
    • Stephen Eskinazi scored an unbeaten 52 runs off 41 balls.
    • Tom Moores contributed with a quick-fire 51 not out from 33 balls.
  • Bowling:
    • George Linde took 3 wickets for 31 runs in his 4 overs.
• Player of the Match: Stephen Eskinazi for his match-winning innings.

Detailed Narrative

Leicestershire won the toss and opted to bat first. Their innings was a struggle as they managed to post a total of 143/7 in their allotted 20 overs. The innings was marked by contributions from several batsmen but lacked a significant individual score to propel them to a more challenging total. Key performances included Ruan de Swardt with 15 runs and Stephen Eskinazi's disciplined bowling which yielded no wickets but kept the run rate in check.

George Linde was the pick of the bowlers for Nottinghamshire, claiming crucial wickets including that of Ben Cox and Rishi Patel, finishing with figures of 3/31. His efforts were complemented by K Fernando, who took two important wickets.

In response, Nottinghamshire chased down the target with ease, reaching 149/4 in just 18.2 overs. Joe Clarke provided a solid start with his brisk 31 off 23 balls. However, it was Stephen Eskinazi's composed innings of 52 not out that anchored the chase alongside Tom Moores, whose explosive batting (51* off 33 balls) ensured a comfortable victory. Their partnership was pivotal in Nottinghamshire's successful chase.

Nottinghamshire's innings also featured some brilliant catching from Leicestershire's fielders, including catches by Joey Evison and Sheridon Gumbs, but these efforts weren't enough to stem the flow of runs.

The match concluded with Nottinghamshire securing a well-deserved win, showcasing their depth in both batting and bowling departments.